[ad_1] Solar power takes advantage of the photoelectric effect, which is also known by the term photovoltaic. The effect is caused by the interaction between photons of light and the valiance electrons of a metallic surface. To understand how this works, it helps to have a basic understanding of the […]
[ad_1] LED, Light Emitting Diodes, as the name states, are diodes, a semiconductor that permits current flow in one direction. Light Emitting Diodes are known to last for long and for the same reason they are often misused. Light Emitting Diodes Lighting is actually a cluster of individual units. While […]
[ad_1] Swimming pools are an expensive luxury that require a basic maintenance routine to keep them looking good and safe for swimming. If you are adding more chemicals and operating the pump longer read this article to find out how to reduce your swimming pool operating costs. 1. Frequently Check […]
[ad_1] As lighting manufacturers begin phasing out the classic incandescent light bulb from production and replacing them with efficient alternatives such as LED light bulbs, new halogens and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), consumers are guaranteed to see changes when shopping for lighting solutions. Of course, it’s not all good news, […]
[ad_1] A NATION OF CONVERTS? Millions of us have switched over to using CFL’s (compact fluorescent bulbs) in our lamps, overhead fixtures, sconces and exterior lights. And, for the most part, we have noticed a slight lower rate in our electric bills because the CFL 60 watt bulb we put […]
[ad_1] In today’s day and age where the economy still seems to be on its wobbly knees everywhere instead of stabilizing after even so long, what everyone wants and really needs is a way to cut down on costs. Sadly costs only seem to go up rather than down and […]
[ad_1] A solar power system is one that’s capable of converting the sun’s rays into solar power, which can be useful for a number of uses. Since all of the electricity that you receive at home is commercial, installing a solar power system can really help you out in a […]
[ad_1] LCD televisions, despite having a display type with inherent scientific difficulties, have risen to become the market leader in the multimedia world. Buying televisions always engenders a debate about whether ‘to LCD, or not to LCD… that is the question’! Today we are exploring exactly what makes LCD televisions […]
[ad_1] One of the hurdles that LED growers face is trying to equate their new, efficient lighting to systems and theories that were developed under traditional light sources. LED grow lights have very little in common with the sun, high pressure sodium, or fluorescent lighting. This misunderstanding has been amplified […]
[ad_1] There are two main types of fire alarm systems: conventional and addressable. Conventional fire alarm systems – cable line out of the control panel and ending with a final (end of line) component, usually a resistor. Detectors and manual call points are connected along the cable line. Organized in […]